§ 10-131 (subsection i3) Firearms. (Unlawful possession of ammunition section)
§10-131 i.
3. It shall be unlawful for any person not authorized to possess a pistol
or revolver within the city of New York to possess pistol or revolver
ammunition, provided that a dealer in rifles and shotguns may possess
such ammunition.
Being ticketed or arrested for illegally possessing ammunition is often
charged under Administrative Code 10-131 on a pink summons (criminal court
appearance ticket) or a desk appearance ticket. Our clients often get
this ticket at a NYC airport such as Kennedy (JFK) or La Guardia (LGA)
during security screening. Sometimes, the ammunition was a forgotten memento
and our client wasn't even aware it was in their luggage.
Other times, ammunition is found at other security checkpoints or during
a search based on an investigation into other criminality such as gun
possession. If the ammo was found in connection with a pre-arrest search,
search warrant, or car stop, it might be charged by itself or along with
other charges.
A conviction for unlawfully possessing ammunition is a misdemeanor and
can give you a criminal record. If you or a loved one has been charged
with possession of ammunition,
contact us for a case evaluation.